Methods and systems for clearing thrombus from a vascular access site
US10874409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods and systems for increasing the open cross-section of a vascular fistula that is obstructed by thrombus. Using a catheter having an imaging element and a thrombus disrupting element, the thrombus can be disrupted and removed, and the fistula evaluated with the imaging element. The imaging element is preferably an ultrasound imaging element.
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